DownTown Gourmet ABQ Albuquerque

There are many different types of oats out there and sorting through these types can be confusing. So here’s a little oat primer to make it easy on you. Oat groats, or whole oats: These are minimally processed – only the outer hull is removed. They are very nutritious, but need to be cooked and/or [...]

Most domestic rice is pre-washed, but if you are using imported rice (e.g., basmati, jasmine), then it is advisable to wash the rice before cooking by placing it in a large pot or bowl, pouring water, stirring, then draining off the liquid. Repeat 3 or 4 times. Next step – steaming. You will need a [...]

Our nutritional ancestors had them covered. That’s right, their dietary acids were covered – making their diet a moderate, healthy, basic one. But what about you? Well, to be honest, your meal plan is likely to be a health degrading, acidic one. You see, when a food is ingested, digested, and absorbed, each component of [...]